Front Five - 07.03.20

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.

Looks like they found a way

around government policy...

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“public outdoor gatherings...will proceed as long as they do not lead to interactions with people from areas heavily affected by the virus.”

Ireland get the green light to face Les Bleus as Six Nations continues full steam

Gerry Thornley, Patrick Madden - Irish Times

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...still six months shy of his 19th birthday, he was called up to train with a national age-grade side for the first time in early January.

U20 centre Dan Kelly well-equipped for whirlwind rise

Sean Farrell - The42.ie

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Scotland's previous game against Italy on Feb. 23 was also postponed amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Women's France-Scotland Six Nations clash postponed after player tests positive

ESPN.co.uk (via Reuters)

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The mood seemed quite odd at the club however, with no real fuss made about him arriving.

Harelquins release video of Chris Ashton arriving at the club and interacting with new teammates

Rugby Onslaught

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“He has been in contact this week saying he's going to annoy me a little bit! I'll annoy him back – it will be a game within a game.”

Jamie George and Owen Farrell reveal surprise at Nick Tompkins’ Wales switch as they welcome friendly rivalry

Jack de Menezes - (English) Independent

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Front Five - 06.03.20

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.

ICYMI click here for our list of 

upcoming rugby on Irish TV

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...the FFR is literally in hourly contact with both the French minister for sport and minister for health.

Coronavirus: Ireland’s game against France in Paris remains on for now

Gerry Thornley - Irish Times

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Another centre who could be on his way...is Joe Tomane, whose deal is also up this summer.

Anxious times for players as contract season in full flow

Cian Tracey - Irish Independent

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The 31-year-old loosehead prop is a key player for Munster, meaning his new deal is a major boost for the province.

Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne signs new contract to stay with Munster

Murray Kinsella - The42.ie

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The Red Roses...went professional in 2019 and are strong favourites to claim their second Six Nations Grand Slam in a row

Griggs: Training time main difference between Ireland and England

Micil Glennon - RTÉ Rugby

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Last November...Edinburgh’s Pierre Schoeman lifted the post protection...This left players exposed to a potentially violent collision...

World Rugby set to take action over tries scored at the butt of the post

RugbyPass.com

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Rugby on TV : Mar 5-12

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5

6:30PM
THE BACK ROW
EIR SPORT 2

7PM
LEEDS V TORONTO (L)
SUPER LEAGUE
SKY SPORTS MAIN EVENT
SKY SPORTS ARENA

10PM
THE LINE-OUT
VIRGIN MEDIA ONE

11PM
RUGBY LEAGUE BACK CHAT
FREESPORTS

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

3:40AM
SUNWOLVES V BRUMBIES (L)
SUPER RUGBY
SKY SPORTS MIX

6AM
CRUSADERS V REDS (L)
SUPER RUGBY
SKY SPORTS MAIN EVENT
SKY SPORTS ACTION

8:10AM
WARATAHS V CHIEFS (L)
SUPER RUGBY
SKY SPORTS MAIN EVENT
SKY SPORTS ACTION

7PM
WORCESTER V NORTHAMPTON (L)
PREMIERSHIP
BT SPORT 1

7PM
WARRINGTON V CASTLEFORD (L)
SUPER LEAGUE
SKY SPORTS ARENA

7:30PM
ENGLAND V WALES (L)
U20 SIX NATIONS
SKY SPORTS ACTION
SKY SPORTS MIX

7:30PM
DRAGONS V BENETTON (L)
PRO 14
EIR SPORT 2

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

6AM
HURRICANES V BLUES (L)
SUPER RUGBY
SKY SPORTS ACTION

8:10AM
MELBOURNE REBELS V LIONS (L)
SUPER RUGBY
SKY SPORTS ACTION

11:30AM
ENGLAND V WALES (L)
WOMEN'S SIX NATIONS
SKY SPORTS ACTION
SKY SPORTS MIX

1PM
SHARKS V LOS JAGUARES (L)
SUPER RUGBY
SKY SPORTS ARENA

2:30PM
DONNCHA O'CALLAGHAN : GAME OVER
DOCUMENTARY
VIRGIN MEDIA ONE

3:10PM
BULLS V HIGHLANDERS (L)
SUPER RUGBY
SKY SPORTS ARENA

3:30PM
ENGLAND V WALES (L)
SIX NATIONS
VIRGIN MEDIA ONE
S4C (4PM)

4:50PM
VANCOUVER SEVENS (L)
SKY SPORTS ACTION
SKY SPORTS MAIN EVENT (11PM)

9PM
PREMIERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
BT SPORT 2

11:05PM
SIX NATIONS HIGHLIGHTS
VIRGIN MEDIA TWO

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

12:30PM
BRISTOL BEARS V HARLEQUINS (L)
PREMIERSHIP
BT SPORT 1

2PM
SCOTLAND V FRANCE (L)
SIX NATIONS
VIRGIN MEDIA ONE
BBC 1 (2:30PM)

4:35PM
VANCOUVER SEVENS (L)
SKY SPORTS ACTION

7:15PM
SCRUM V
BBC 2 WALES

11PM
SIX NATIONS HIGHLIGHTS
VIRGIN MEDIA TWO

MONDAY, MARCH 9

7:30PM
PREMIERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
BT SPORT 3

8PM
AGAINST THE HEAD
RTE TWO

11PM
SIX NATIONS HIGHLIGHTS
VIRGIN MEDIA SPORT
TUESDAY, MARCH 10

1PM
THE SUPER LEAGUE SHOW
BBC 2

6PM
SIX NATIONS TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
VIRGIN MEDIA SPORT
(NOTE CHECK LISTINGS ON THE DAY TO CONFIRM)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

3PM
SIX NATIONS HIGHLIGHTS
VIRGIN MEDIA SPORT

8:30PM
RUGBY TONIGHT ON TOUR
BT SPORT 1

10PM
INSIDE SUPER LEAGUE
SKY SPORTS ACTION
THURSDAY, MARCH 12

7PM
HULL FC V WARRINGTON (L)
SUPER LEAGUE
SKY SPORTS ARENA
SKY SPORTS MIX

10PM
THE LINE-OUT
VIRGIN MEDIA ONE

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T = TAPE DELAY

H = HIGHLIGHTS

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